Olympus XZ-2 Instruction Manual

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94 ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICALSHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUSSERVICE PERSONNEL.An exclamation mark enclosed in atriangle alerts you to important operatingand maintenance instructions in thedocumentation provided with theproduct.DANGER If the product is used without observingthe information given under this symbol,serious injury or death may result.WARNING If the product is used without observingthe information given under this symbol,injury or death may result.CAUTION If the product is used without observingthe information given under this symbol,minor personal injury, damage to theequipment, or loss of valuable datamay result.WARNING!TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICALSHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGHHUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.General PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsRead All Instructions — Before you use the product,read all operating instructions. Save all manuals anddocumentation for future reference.Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outletbefore cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Neveruse any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type oforganic solvent to clean this product.Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging theproduct, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.Water and Moisture — For precautions on products withweatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections.Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount theproduct securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.Power Source — Connect this product only to the powersource described on the product label.Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a USB-AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately.Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert ametal object into the product.Heat — Never use or store this product near any heatsource such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any typeof equipment or appliance that generates heat, includingstereo amplifiers.Handling the CameraHandling the CameraWARNING• Do not use the camera near fl ammable or explosive gases.• Do not use the fl ash and LED (including AF illuminator) onpeople (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of yoursubjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyescould cause a momentary loss of vision.• Keep young children and infants away from the camera.• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of youngchildren and infants to prevent the following dangeroussituations which could cause serious injury:• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causingstrangulation.• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other smallparts.• Accidentally firing the fl ash into their own eyes or thoseof another child.• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of thecamera.• Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.• Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.• Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-Fi cards only.Never use other types of cards.If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera,contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not tryto remove the card by force.• If you fi nd that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or noticeany unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, unplug thepower plug from wall outlet immediately and stop using it.Then, contact an authorized distributor or service center.CAUTION• Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusualodors, noise, or smoke around it.• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which maycause a fire or burn your hands.• Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.• Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject toextremely high temperatures.• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in somecircumstances, cause the camera to catch fi re. Do not usethe USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket).This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.• Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating canresult in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to thefollowing:• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. Ifyou hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperatureburn may be caused.• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, thetemperature of the camera’s body may be lower than theenvironmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves whenhandling the camera in cold temperatures.• Be careful with the strap.• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. Itcould easily catch on stray objects and cause seriousdamage.• To protect the high-precision technology contained in thisproduct, never leave the camera in the places listed below,no matter if in use or storage:• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or gothrough extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, lockedcars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) orhumidifiers.• In sandy or dusty environments.• Near fl ammable items or explosives.• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. Whenusing products with weatherproof designs, read theirmanuals as well.• In places prone to strong vibrations.• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks orvibrations.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS